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Guild Wars 2 players looking to get a look at one of the most anticipated features of the forthcoming Heart of Thorns expansion will have a chance to do so for 24-hours on April 24th. During the special event, all players can log into Heart of Thorns and try out the Stronghold PvP feature shipping with the expansion.
The Dark Age of Camelot team has published the first-ever monthly update for the game and it is packed with all sorts of interesting information and links to what has been going on in the last month, as well as a peek ahead at what players can expect to see coming in the near future.
During Season 10 in Star Trek Online, players of all factions will be banding together to stop the Iconian threat. As part of the reward system for assisting in the endeavor, players can earn Iconian Marks by completing repeatable queued events that feature the Iconian Heralds. More Marks can be earned if players choose to scale the event to a higher level and successfully complete the event.
Do players mistreat developers? Are we too negative about the games we don’t like? It’s Developer Appreciation Week in the blogosphere and Tales from the Neighborhood is looking at a few great posts in support those folks who work tirelessly to keep us entertained.
There are so many things you can do in PvP to give you an edge over the other player. Today I’m going to unveil some of the tricks that I utilize every day in Cyrodiil. These will be a mix of tactics and addons that help me excel in PvP.
The DC Universe Online team has announced the release of the Munitions Power Set, the first power set to be sent out into the game in over a year. Players can now get hold of big guns and big explosives to make big BOOMS!
Turbine has announced that maintenance on Dungeons & Dragons Online servers is complete and that the Reign of Elemental Evil is now live. Don’t forget that Wil Wheaton will be "hosting" players as they progress through the new content. To celebrate the release, the DDO team has released a brand new trailer. Check it out!
Neverwinter players have a lot to look forward to with today’s release of the Elemental Evil module. The Paladin class enters the game along with DnD darlings, Minsc and Boo, who will shepherd players through the new content. The update also brings along a level cap increase to 70 and brand new quests, feats and new class feature powers and more.
The Skyforge team has taken to the official blog to lay out some of the underlying philosophy behind the game’s monetization. Of most particular note is the inclusion of weekly caps on certain progression "currency" that should allay fears that characters can "buy their way" up to level cap. In addition, while players can accelerate their progress, they gain no advantage over others of a similar level.
The Crowfall team has released a new, interesting video to show off an essential component of the game that they call the Bloodstone Campaign ruleset. Building and defending cities is an integral part of the core PvP game play that Crowfall embodies. Players can attack, though they may run into roving defenders aimed at cutting off the attack before it happens. Check out the concept video to see it in action.